Conservador de Textiles Históricos y Patrimoniales

Placements24; Acapulco; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Conservator of Historical Textiles for a prestigious museum in Acapulco, Guerrero. The role centers on conserving fragile indigenous garments, colonial fabrics, and tapestries, demanding deep textile history knowledge and advanced restoration techniques.

The position involves condition assessments, treatment planning, and thorough documentation, with collaboration among curators and collections managers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Textile Conservation or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years practical conservation experience.
• Proficiency in textile conservation techniques and materials.
• Spanish language proficiency required; English helpful.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Acapulco, Guerrero.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments and documentary analysis of historical textiles.
• Develop and implement tailored conservation and restoration plans.
• Perform specialized cleaning techniques (dry and wet methods).
• Undertake stabilization, including mending and re-weaving.
• Address structural weaknesses and material degradation with care.
• Implement preventative conservation measures and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain detailed treatment records with photographic documentation.
• Collaborate with curators, researchers, and collections managers.
• Advise on handling, mounting, and exhibition of textiles.
• Stay updated on the latest research and ethics in textile conservation.

Skills

Textile conservation

Documentation and analysis

Manual dexterity

Environmental controls knowledge

Spanish proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Textile Conservation or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Conservator of Historical Textiles for a prestigious museum in Acapulco, Guerrero. The role centers on conserving fragile indigenous garments, colonial fabrics, and tapestries, demanding deep textile history knowledge and advanced restoration techniques.

The position involves condition assessments, treatment planning, and thorough documentation, with collaboration among curators and collections managers.